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French laws barring the extradition of its citizens played a role in Canada's decision to stay charges against Father Johannes Rivoire. So why was an Ottawa academic handed over to France based on questionable evidence?

Ever since Trudeau's unambiguous denial of a question that wasn’t asked, the government’s line on the matter has been consistent and clear: We would like to tell you more, but we simply can’t, because we are choosing not to.

As with past hoaxes that have captured international attention, some people felt something was fishy from the start while others immediately believed the actor’s account. From Balloon Boy to Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochet, here are a few notable hoaxes from recent years.

The latest chapter in the Trans Mountain pipeline saga will be written Friday as the National Energy Board releases its recommendations on how to proceed with the contentious project should the federal government choose to do so.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's former principal secretary Gerald Butts was rarely quoted in news articles,speaking to journalists only on background. But he was particularly outspoken on one public forum: Twitter.

Victims and families affected by the mass shooting in Toronto's Danforth neighbourhood last July are expected to call for action on gun violence in their first public remarks since the rampage that left two people dead and 13 injured.

It starts with what sounds like a promising phone call: For a one-time fee, you can lower the interest rate on your credit card. But the person on the other end of the line isn't with your bank or credit card company. And what they're really after is your identity.